Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s golden touch reaps reward for Cardiff City

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All in all, not a bad start for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. In his first match in
charge of Cardiff City, the Norwegian oversaw a solid victory for his new
team, their first at St James’ Park since 1963, coming from behind to extend
Newcastle United’s long wait for a trophy by yet another year. As well as
luck and opportunities, managers need a golden touch and there were
promising signs for Solskjaer, two of whose substitutes plundered
second-half goals.

Known as the “baby-faced assassin” during his playing days at Manchester
United, Solskjaer plunged a dagger into Tyneside hearts, although there

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Hatem Ben Arfa proved Newcastle's sole source of attacking threat

January 4 2014 Owen Humphreys/PA

Hatem Ben Arfa proved Newcastle's sole source of attacking threat

January 4 2014 Owen Humphreys/PA

Solskjaer was the subject of intense media interest on his first match in charge